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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,460.98, 629,904.78 and 252,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,460.98, 629,904.78 and 252,523.26 is: 348,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,460.98 : 629,904.78 = 252,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,460.98/629,904.78 = 252,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,460.98x = 629,904.78 × 252,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,460.98x = 159,065,608,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,065,608,535.18/456,460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,475.81

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